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HANSARDImmigration Policies: ScotlandThe Scottish Government have repeatedly raised the issue, I have secured a debate on it, and my SNP colleagues have raised it over and over again: labour shortages are posing huge…22 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe International Development Committee recently released a report recommending that Parliament introduces legislation to ensure that private lenders play their part in cancelling…18 May 2023HANSARDPlastic Pollution in the OceanI absolutely agree with the hon. Lady, but the point is that we cannot all move at the speed of the slowest caravan. We have to be bold and ambitious in what we seek our deposit…18 May 2023HANSARDPlastic Pollution in the OceanIt is the case that we are polluting our oceans, poisoning our marine life and, ultimately, poisoning ourselves. I do not think that is too stark a way of putting it. The hon.…18 May 2023HANSARDPlastic Pollution in the OceanYes. The hon. Lady tempts me, because I will say more about that in a moment. Recycle Track Systems says: “There are numerous initiatives to curb ocean plastic pollution at any…18 May 2023HANSARDFood PricesRecent figures from the Trussell Trust show that food bank use across the UK by people in need of a three-day emergency food supply soared to a record 3 million in 2022-23. Does…18 May 2023HANSARDFood Prices21. What recent assessment she has made of the impact of her trade policies on food prices.18 May 2023HANSARDPlastic Pollution in the OceanAgain we are debating the huge and growing threat of plastic pollution in our oceans. According to Recycle Track Systems: “There is an estimated 75 to 199 million tons of plastic…18 May 2023HANSARDCost of LivingMy hon. Friend is telling the House about the Scottish Government’s positive work on Scottish education. Does he agree that the Scottish Government are doing all that good work…16 May 2023HANSARDPublic Order Act 2023The Minister is making much of the fact that this legislation does not apply in Scotland, but he knows fine well—this point has already been made clear today by my hon. Friend the…16 May 2023HANSARDPublic Order Act 2023My hon. Friend is making a wonderful speech showing the problems with the legislation. Does she share my concern that this Act is yet another attack on trade unions and the right…16 May 2023HANSARDEquitable Pay: Women3. What steps the Government have taken to help ensure that women have equitable pay.26 Apr 2023HANSARDEquitable Pay: WomenThe gender pay gap feeds the pension gap, which impacts on a large proportion of women in the UK. The Government do not even have a suitable definition for the gender pension gap.…26 Apr 2023HANSARDList of Ministers’ Interests and Ministerial CodeThe problem the Minister has is that there is a pattern with the Prime Minister: he has already been fined for not wearing a seatbelt and for breaching covid rules, and he is…24 Apr 2023HANSARDList of Ministers’ Interests and Ministerial CodeThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I was simply going to ask the Minister if he can explain why he thinks the Prime Minister seems so accident prone when it comes to running his…24 Apr 2023HANSARDList of Ministers’ Interests and Ministerial CodeMadam Deputy Speaker, I apologise. I tried to make my comments general by simply talking about allegations. I was talking about allegations, not about any investigation.24 Apr 2023HANSARDPensioners in PovertyThe UK already has the lowest state pension as a proportion of pre-retirement wages in north-west Europe. Independent Age has highlighted that 5% of pensioner couples and 19% of…24 Apr 2023HANSARDPensioners in Poverty19. What recent assessment he has made of trends in the number of pensioners living in poverty.24 Apr 2023HANSARDFishing Industry: Visas for Foreign WorkersThe UK Government’s decision to not create a bespoke visa scheme for the fishing industry has created huge challenges for the sector, with some crew members forced to stop working…20 Apr 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseOn Saturday, I spent a lovely afternoon at the 103rd birthday party celebrations of Largs resident Jack Ransom. Jack’s 100th birthday party was cancelled because of covid…20 Apr 2023